Mission Statement

Team Colorado, an organization built upon the athletic, cultural and volunteer strengths of our diverse Colorado lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgendered, etc. communities, is an informational and educational resource, a social outlet for its membership and a means to facilitate unity and pride in our endeavors and in sports competition, such as the Gay Games, Out Games and other sporting events. Team Colorado was founded on Tom Waddell’s premise that by promoting inclusivity, team spirit, and personal best, we foster self-respect, personal growth individual artistic and athletic excellence. While particular emphasis is placed on these specific goals, it shall be a fundamental principle of this corporation that all activities conducted under its auspices shall be inclusive in nature and that no individual shall be excluded from participating on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, age, political beliefs, being physically challenged, athletic/artistic ability, or HIV status.